At SASS, we understand the powerful feelings behind getting barreled on a giant wave. However, a new boardsport has a emerged, by the name of Powsurfing. Powsurfing is similar to snowskating, with the rider lacking bindings and feeling free when descending down the mountain. Where powsurfing differs from snowskating is that the board is the same size, if not slightly larger, than a typical snowboard. However, powsurfing is not Noboarding, as Noboards feature the front rope-handle to help you control your board as well as steel stomp-pads to help control your descent.
No, Powsurfing is the art of handling yourself on a binding-less board, streaking down mountain sides, and throwing white plumes everywhere.
Take a look below at the video to check out Powsurfers “paddling out” and getting shacked.
Don’t force yourself into your thickest wetsuit to get into the water this winter, but instead carve the powdery goodness with the SASS Global Travel Crew down in Japan for the true unique Japanese culture as well as some of the world’s greatest freshies.